Kevin Durant to visit Manila on July 8

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant takes questions at a press conference before the basketball team’s practiced during the NBA Finals, Thursday, June 7, 2018, in Cleveland. The Warriors lead the series 3-0 with Game 4 on Friday. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Fresh off a 2018 NBA championship campaign, Golden State’s Kevin Durant will make his way to the Philippines on July 8 to share his stories about overcoming odds and inspire Filipino fans on a personal level.

Durant has already been to the Philippines once for the Smart Ultimate All Star Weekend during the lockout shortened 2011 season but this will be his first visit to the country under Nike.

The 2014 NBA MVP will first make a stop at the open area at 9th avenue across Nike Park in Bonifacio Global City at 12:30 p.m. where fans will get a chance to meet Durant in person.

Durant, the 2017 and 2018 Finals MVP, will then, make his way towards Nike Park for a meet-and-greet with select Nike members and fans.

His next stop will be at Smart Araneta Coliseum for the KD Nike Hyper Court Team All-Star Challenge where he will hold a training session with select group of players who have regularly played at Nike Hyper Court.

“We are thrilled to have Kevin Durant with us this time around for the first time ever in Manila. Fresh off a recent amazing season, this is an opportune moment to welcome and celebrate his journey of hard work and perseverance, which brings him to where he is today, with all aspiring Filipino ballers. We hope he will also be able to feel and experience the enthusiasm of the Filipinos’ puso, where basketball lies at the heart of the nation,” said Jino Ferrer, Nike Philippines Country Marketing Manager.

Fans can register for the event at https://go.nike.com/01an1pu7.

The KD 11 “Still KD” will hit select retail shelves on July 1 while limited pairs of the “Peach Jam” colorway will be released at Titan Park Fort and Nike Park, both in BGC, on July 8.